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University of Oklahoma Libraries Western History Collections
CREEK (AND EUCHEE) NATION MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS
Isparhecher (1828-1902) Printed material 1884-1908 .25 foot
Indian chief. Typescripts of letters (1891-1898); speeches (1884-1898); editorials (1896-1906); and biographical accounts (1903-1908), all relating to Isparhecher while a principal chief of the Creek Nation on subjects such as tribal factionalism, finance, land titles, and related government affairs.
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1. Brother In Red--August 8, 1891: "Letter of Isparhecher" to Conchinty Micco, Chairman of the National Party re: Isparhecher's nomination as the National Party's candidate for Principal Chief, and the National Party platform.
2. The Indian Journal--January 3, 1884: "Message of Spiechee," Principal Chief of the Muskogee Nation.
3. Indian Journal--June 12, 1884: "Editorial on Isparhecher" re: his marriage to Alma Harrover.
4. Wagoner Record--September 20, 1895: "Election of Isparhecher" as Principal Chief.
5. Claremore Progress--September 28, 1895: "Isparhecher," a brief biographical sketch of him given by Captain S. B. Callahan, a close friend of his.
6. Minco Minstrel--January 24, 1896: "News Item of Isparhecher" re: his reported death by accidental drowning.
7. David Progress--July 23, 1896: "Editorial on Isparhecher" re: his command forbidding non-citizens to make improvements on town lots.
8. Claremore Progress--July 25, 1896: "Proclamation of Isparhecher" re: forbidding non-citizens to make improvements on town lots.
9. Claremore Progress--August 13, 1896: "Message of Isparhecher" to the National Council re: preparation of correct census rolls by the Dawes Commission.
10. Purcell Register--September 24, 1896: "Editorial on Isparhecher" re: the Creek medicine man trying to cure him of the "snake and terrapin" disease.